Jul 14 2026
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Honey Bourbon Wings Recipe

Inspired by Leone's
Time1h
Serves4

Bleu cheese sauce, honey BBQ grilled chicken, bacon, diced tomatoes and red onions

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Ingredients

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Wings

Bleu Cheese Sauce

Method

Preparation of Wings

  1. 1

    Marinate the Wings

    In a large bowl, combine chicken wings, honey BBQ sauce, bourbon, salt, and black pepper. Toss until wings are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for better flavor.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Once cool, crumble into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Grill the Wings

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the wings from the marinade and place them on the grill. Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and have a nice char.

  4. 4

    Prepare Toppings

    While wings are grilling, dice the tomatoes and finely chop the red onion. Set aside.

Bleu Cheese Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Sauce

    In a mixing bowl, combine bleu cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine and Serve

    Once the wings are done grilling, remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve the wings topped with crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and red onions. Drizzle with bleu cheese sauce before serving.

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